30 Amazing Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Blackheads – Worked For Me!

Are you dejected with the little black spots on your nose? You can’t prick those nasty spots, or pinch it, but to get rid of it? Blackheads can be an unpleasant sight. Luckily, there are home remedies!

Let us learn about what leads to blackheads and the natural ways to get them out:

Causes Of Blackheads

There are many reasons that lead to blackheads in the first place:

Hormonal changes: Hormonal imbalances in your body (excess of sebum production) can lead to build-up of excess oil, dead skin cells, dirt and grind. When these are left inside pores, they lead to acne breakouts

Excessive use of cosmetic products: Over-indulgence in cosmetics, cleansers etc. can block or cover pores of the skin

Improper skin care: Things like poor hygiene, or excessive face scrubbing, make blackheads all the more worse

Seasonal Changes: Excessive sweating or high humidity can aggravate blackheads

Genetics: Excess of androgen hormones in grown up women increases the risk of blackheads and acne (even excessive hair growth) which is linked to PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)

Why it works: Gentle rinsing with water (once or twice daily) is the way to go. This clears off excess sebum.

6. Toner for Tighter Pores

What you need: One lemon, few cotton balls, and a small bottle

How to prepare: Rinse your face and pat dry. Squeeze one lemon and put the lemon juice in a small bottle. Dampen a cotton ball with this juice.

How to apply: Now apply the juice on the affected areas where blackheads show. Repeat three to four times a week, when you go off to sleep at night. When you wake up, then rinse your face with lukewarm water and apply moisturizer.

Why it works: Lemon juice is a good astringent which helps fight out pesky blackheads.

7. Sweat It Out

What you need: Fresh water, clean towel and motivation to exercise (or steam/sauna)

How to prepare: First of all, rinse your face. Now sweat it out majorly.

How to apply: Pat your face with water and wipe it with towel. Moisturize well!

Why it works: Sweat can open up and cleanse clogged pores, which is good news when it comes to battling out blackheads.

8. Baking Soda & Water

How to prepare: In a bowl, sprinkle baking soda powder and pour few drops of water. Make a paste out of it.

How to apply: Smear the paste on the blackheads evenly. Let it dry. Now, rinse it with warm water.

Why it works: Baking soda works out well in treating blackheads and acne. It also helps clear out skin impurities like debris and dirt.

9. Cleansing Sugar Scrub

What you need: 1 cup sugar, 3 to 4 tbsp jojoba oil, and a Glass jar

How to prepare: To a cup of sugar, add jojoba oil. Store it in a jar, after you have mixed it well.

How to apply: Wet your face first and then begin scrubbing your skin with this sugar mixture for about 5 min. Rinse it off with water, and pat your skin dry.

Why it works: Sugar Scrub is a known remedy when it comes to removal of dead skin cells and exfoliating it. Use this scrub once a week in order to keep your skin clean.

10. Steam It Out

What you need: Bowl of water (not small, but large), and a soft towel.

How to prepare: First of all, boil the water and let it cool for a few sec.

How to apply: Now, put your head over the bowl, and cover your head with a towel. Stay in this position for 5-10 min. Keep rotating your face in front of the bowl so that all skin pores on your nose, forehead and chin get steam-cleaning. When you are through, rinse your face with lukewarm water and wipe away the blackheads with a neat and clean towel.

Why it works: No questioning or doubts here, as steam is a natural way to unclog the pores and blackheads!

11. Apple Cider Vinegar & Mint Toner

What you need: ACV (2 glasses), Mint leaves (1 cup), cotton balls

How to prepare: Pour the contents of ACV in a bottle, and add mint leaves to it. Keep it in a dark place for 1 week. After the week is over, strain the liquid, and add a cup of water to it. Store it in the fridge for 2 or 3 days.

How to apply: Now that the treated solution is ready, apply it with cotton balls on the blackheads.

Why it works: A great combo it is – ACV and mint are effective skin toners. While ACV removes blackheads, ‘menthol’ in mint soothes your skin from the irritation caused by blackheads.

12. Lemon

What you need: Lemon juice, Honey (few drops)

How to prepare: Take half of a lemon. Now put few drops of honey on it. If you want extra exfoliation, add a bit of sugar.

How to apply: Now rub the honey-or-sugar-kissed lemon on your blackheads. Rinse it off after a gap of 10 minutes. Repeat this at least twice a week to get good results.

Why it works: Lemon juice is not only good for treating acne, but removing blackheads, as well. The nutrients and vitamins in a juice of lemon suit all skin types.

13. Cinnamon & Lemon

What you need: Cinnamon powder, 1/2 lemon

How to prepare: Squeeze half of a lemon in a bowl and add cinnamon powder. Make a smooth paste out of it.

How to apply: Smear the paste on the blackheads on face and leave it overnight. Next morning, wash your face and pat it dry.

Why it works: Cinnamon takes off excessive sebum on the skin – thereby clearing blackheads. Lemon, on the other hand, tightens the skin.

20. Toothpaste

How to apply: Now put toothpaste on a toothbrush, and brush it slowly on the affected area of blackheads. After few min, wash it with cold water.

Why it works: Yes, “toothpaste” might sound strange for removal of blackheads. But the fact is that it helps in removal of dead skin cells, and clogged pores. Make sure you use a new and soft-bristled toothbrush, not an old one.

21. Toothpaste and Salt

What you need: 1 tsp salt, some toothpaste

How to prepare: Scoop out small amount of toothpaste in a bowl, and sprinkle some salt over it.

How to apply: Now apply this paste on the blackheads on nose area. Rub it for a min. Then wash you face with clean water for instant result.

22. Turmeric and Mint

How to apply: Make a paste of the above ingredients, and apply it on the blackheads. Once it dries off, wash it off with lukewarm water.

Why it works: Did you know that turmeric is a great treatment for minor burns and blackheads as well?

23. Epsom Salts

What you need: 1 tsp Epsom salt, iodine (few drops), cotton ball

How to prepare: Start off by mixing Epsom salt with iodine drops in hot water (not extremely hot). The purpose is that the salt should dissolve well. Let the solution cool down to room temp.

How to apply: Take a cotton ball, and apply the Epsom salt mixture on the area with blackheads. Let the mixture dry up. Then, use a clean washcloth to wash it off.

Why it works: Epsom salt when combined with iodine works for fighting bacteria responsible for blackheads.

24. Fenugreek

What you need: Fenugreek leaves, water

How to prepare: Add fenugreek leaves and water in a bowl. Crush it to form a thick paste.

How to apply: Smear the fenugreek paste on the blackheads. Let it dry for 10 minutes. Now rinse it off with lukewarm water. Do this daily till the time the blackheads vanish off.

Why it works: Not only does this recipe remove blackheads, it also helps heal severe skin conditions like eczema and acne.

25. Orange

What you need: 1 tbsp orange peel powder, 2 tsp olive oil

How to prepare: Put the ingredients in a small bowl

How to apply: Now scrub the mixture on your face in gentle motions. After a gap of 2-3 min, wash off your face with warm water and pat it dry.

Why it works: The beauty of powdered orange peel lies in the fact that is makes a refreshing face scrub, and exfoliator too! Avoid scrubbing your skin vigorously, as it can cause redness on skin and micro abrasions.

26. Cornmeal

What you need: 1 tbsp cornmeal, milk or water

How to prepare: First of all, use steam to open up the pores. Then mix cornmeal with milk or water.

How to apply: Gently massage the mixture on face in a circular motion. Rinse off with cold water.

Why it works: Cornmeal cleans the dirt in the skin pores, thereby knocking off pimples and blackheads. It is also a good cleansing agent.

27. Olive Oil and Lemon

What you need: Olive oil, lemon extract, few cotton balls

How to prepare: Mix equal quantities of lemon and olive oil in a bowl.

How to apply: Dab this solution on blackheads on your nose using a cotton ball.

Why it works: This combo is a natural toner – pretty effective in treating blackheads on nose and face.

28. Glue

What you need: Multi-purpose glue

How to prepare: First

How to apply: Wash your face with soap and water to get the skin impurities away (or else they will get glued to your skin). Now apply the glue over your nose, and wherever you find blackheads. Let the glue dry for about 15 min. During the drying process, don’t touch your nose! When it dries off, peel the glue from the bottom. You will now see the dirt and blackheads removed.

Why it works: This remedy is truly multipurpose in nature, as it removes blackheads from your nose.

29. Squeezing

What you need: Fingers of the hand, blackhead extractor

How to prepare: Cleanse your face with a facial cleanser. After that, use as much water as you can and then apply a pat of moisturizer. Put a plastic wrap all over your nose (leave your nostrils open, or else how will you breathe). Now soak a washcloth in hot water, squeeze out excess of water, and put it on the plastic wrap for a brief period. This will get the heat to filter down the skin.

How to apply: Place the tip of your fingers at the bottom of the blackheads and then squeeze them gently. Remember, you have to dislodge the grime inside the blackheads. Now cleanse the area with antiseptic solution.

Why it works: Using index fingers is a good way to dislodge the blackheads.